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**Symptoms**

Type 1 Diabetes
  • frequent urination
  • unusual thirst
  • extreme hunger
  • excessive weight gain/ loss
  • fatigue/ irritability
Type 2 Diabetes
  • frequent infections
  • blurred vision
  • cuts and bruises that are slow to heal
  • numbness in hands and feet

Risks
  • overweight
  • over the age of 45
  • not enough exercise
  • a woman having a baby weighing more than 9 lbs
  • family history

Prevention
*Type 1 diabetes can't be prevented*
*Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by having a healthy lifestyle*

Treatment
  • Insulin
  • Medications
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Meters
  • Meters are vital for keeping track of day-to-day blood glucose levels


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